ORIGIN:

Originally from the Andes, nowadays cultivated in America and the Mediterranean.

 

DESCRIPTION:

Cherimoya grows at a bush or a little tree that can get a height of 9 meters. In general, the fruit has an elliptical shape, but it can sometimes be a bit oblong or have the shape of a heart.

 

CONSUMPTION:

Cherimoya has a smooth, green skin which is a bit leather-like. Search for fruits that have the least brown spots. When the fruit is ripe the texture is like that of a papaya or a ripe pear.

Inside the fruit has a white pulp with a lot of black seeds that are easily removed. The fruit is fleshy and soft, it is sweet in taste, best described as a combination between banana, strawberry and pineapple.

 

STORAGE:

Ripe fruit can be kept in the refrigerator but fruit that still needs ripening is best kept at room temperature.

 

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